Whitesands Bay
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
ClearWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.5m SW
Wind: 13 km/h NE (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: W
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:08Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (12°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
Today's briefing
0.6m swell at 7s on a short period. Light winds keeping things clean. Water temperature 12°C.
AI-generated summary for Whitesands Bay. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Whitesands Bay
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 7am (score: 7). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Whitesands Bay.
What's driving it
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Last 4 days of logged conditions.
About Whitesands Bay
Whitesands Bay is a picturesque, highly exposed beach break located on the St Davids Peninsula in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The bathymetry comprises a mix of mobile silica sandbanks interspersed with occasional submerged rock outcroppings near the headlands. Because the coastline juts out into the Irish Sea, it acts as a magnet for south-westerly Atlantic groundswells, capturing energy even when other regional spots are flat. An easterly wind provides optimal offshore conditions, funnelling off the land to hold up the wave faces. The wave mechanics produce fast, punchy A-frame peaks that offer steep drops and carveable sections, occasionally throwing hollow barrels on lower tides. Due to the high volume of water moving across the shallow sandbars, the wave generates substantial hydraulic force and creates powerful, shifting rip currents. While smaller summer conditions are manageable for novices, the heavier winter swells demand the spatial awareness, swift pop-ups, and board control of an intermediate surfer.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Whitesands Bay. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Whitesands Bay?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.